Combining satellite measurements such as sea surface height and temperature, surface winds and gravity, along with measurements taken in situ, the solution creates a view of the ocean-surface circulation, Phys.Org reported.ESA's Globcurrent project has merged measurements to build a picture of daily global ocean surface currents over the last 24 years. Building on Globcurrent, the ocean scientists have joined forces with CGM-CMA to optimise routing using Globcurrent data.
Patrice Bara from CGM CMA was quoted as saying: "Reducing container vessel fuel consumption is an important challenge, especially when trying to cut down on emissions that contribute to global warming.
"Based on our experience with the Europe-Asia route, using existing ocean forecast products gives us a 0.4 per cent cost saving. However, Globcurrent could help us achieve savings of up to 1.2 per cent on fuel consumption.
Patrice Bara from CGM CMA was quoted as saying: "Reducing container vessel fuel consumption is an important challenge, especially when trying to cut down on emissions that contribute to global warming.
"Based on our experience with the Europe-Asia route, using existing ocean forecast products gives us a 0.4 per cent cost saving. However, Globcurrent could help us achieve savings of up to 1.2 per cent on fuel consumption.